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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 568.53, 851.18 and 481.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 568.53, 851.18 and 481.86 is: 721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    568.53 : 851.18 = 481.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    568.53/851.18 = 481.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    568.53x = 851.18 × 481.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    568.53x = 410,147.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,147.19/568.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 721.42

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